Amazon Mimics eBay’s Mentor Program with New Seller Expert Initiative
Amazon has launched a new "Seller Expert Pilot Program" that bears a striking resemblance to eBay’s long-standing "Mentors" program. This…
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Amazon’s Annual "Big Spring Sale" Dates Remain Evasive for US Shoppers as European Counterpart Approaches
Amazon is maintaining a notable level of discretion regarding the precise commencement date for its third annual "Big Spring Sale"…
Etsy’s UK Search Results Now Display Price Plus Shipping, Sparking Seller Concerns Amidst Regulatory Changes
Etsy has implemented a significant change in its UK search results, now displaying the combined price of items and their…
EBay Advertising Webinar Now Streaming on YouTube, Sparking Seller Debate on Ad Effectiveness and Costs
eBay sellers now have access to a comprehensive webinar, "2026 Advertising Strategies," originally held on February 19th and now available…
Amazon Outage Disrupts Shopping, Operations, and Sparks Ad Spend Concerns
On Thursday, Amazon experienced a significant technical disruption that left countless customers unable to shop, access their purchases, or utilize…
Etsy Marketplace Shows Modest Growth in Gross Merchandise Sales in the Fourth Quarter of 2025, Driven by Advertising Performance
Etsy has reported a modest increase in consolidated Gross Merchandise Sales (GMS) for the fourth quarter of 2025, with a…
EBay Acquires Depop from Etsy for $1.2 Billion in Strategic Move to Bolster C2C Fashion Resale
In a significant development shaking the e-commerce landscape, eBay has announced its agreement to acquire Depop, the popular C2C fashion…
